ectopic ACTH syndrome


ec·top·ic ACTH syn·drome

the association of Cushing syndrome with a non-pituitary neoplasm, usually a lung carcinoma that produces ACTH.

ectopic ACTH syndrome

A condition associated with production of ACTH by tissues other than the pituitary–eg, by small cell lung cancer Clinical Similar to pituitary-dependent Cushing syndrome Management Bilateral adrenalectomy if site of ectopic ACTH is unknown, excision of nonmalignant ACTH-producing tumors. See Cushing syndrome.